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Mortimer J. Adler Fellowship How to Apply

How To Apply

The Fellowship Selection Committee seeks candidates who exhibit strong potential for transformative leadership and dedication to positive change. Our selection committee evaluates applicants based on:

  • Outstanding academic achievement

  • Leadership capacity and growth potential

  • Commitment to personal growth and vocational excellence
     

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a capacity to engage in a rigorous program of study and practice. They will exhibit the potential to achieve positions of influence across diverse business sectors. Applicants must be able to accommodate the schedule and commit to the full program.

Travel & Accommodation Coverage

 

Accepted applicants receive a scholarship that will cover tuition, travel, and accommodations for their 5-day intensive in Boca Raton, FL. We wish to ensure that students focus on connecting with fellow graduate students and exploring our program without financial concerns. More details will be provided upon acceptance.

Important Dates

Application Deadline

Acceptance Notifications

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

January 31, 2025

By February 7, 2025

Exceptional early applicants will be accepted within one week of applying.

March 15 - 19, 2025

June 2 - August 18, 2025

September 19, 2025

Requirements

1. Application form, completed below

2. Current resume

3. Academic transcripts

  • Official Undergraduate Transcript

  • Unofficial Graduate Transcript thus far in program

4. Two essay questions

  • The essay questions are designed to assist the Selection Committee in understanding the applicant's character, desire to join the Adler Fellowship, aspirations, and values. Due to the importance of these questions, students are strongly encouraged to carefully prepare for and completely answer the essay portion.

5. Optional: Two letters of recommendation

 

Please submit your application well in advance of the deadline. Exceptional applicants may receive acceptance notices as soon as one-week post-submission.

Application

Complete the application below to apply for the Mortimer J. Adler Fellowship.

Please review all dates and requirements before applying.

General Information: This program is open to current MBA students and alumni.


Please note this page cannot be saved from session to session, so please fill out the application once you have all materials ready to submit.

Multi-line address

Please include the name, relationship, phone, and email of an emergency contact.

Essay Questions:

For this application, you will need to submit two essays. Each essay must be uploaded as a separate document and should not exceed 400 words in length.

Essay Question One: Our fellowship seeks individuals who are prepared to pioneer and model a transformational approach to business leadership. What specific aspects of the Adler Fellowship program resonate most deeply with your aspirations as a future business leader? Drawing from your past experiences and future goals, explain how you would contribute to the flourishing of our community of Fellows while maximizing this unique opportunity for personal growth. 

Essay Two: Excellence in any field comes from cultivating a good leadership character through study, practice, and habit -- rather than simply following rules, or maximizing personal outcomes. Describe a situation where you've succeeded in aligning your leadership skills with your values and exercised those skills for the good of your organization. What did this experience teach you about the relationship between individual character development and organizational success? 

Upload Documents:

Please upload your resume, official undergraduate transcript, unofficial graduate transcript (thus far in your program), and optionally up to two letters of recommendation.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline:

Acceptance Notifications Sent:

Phase I:

Phase II:
Phase III:

January 31, 2025

February 7, 2025

March 15 - 19, 2025

Summer 2025
September 1, 2025

Ready to start your journey?

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